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SGCC – Membership: Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions

About SGCC

What is the size of the Club?
Approximately 22,684 square metres.


How many members does the Club currently have?
We have around 3,500 members.


Becoming a Member

What do I need to bring with me when I apply for my membership?
You will need:
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A completed Membership Application Form
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Two colour passport-sized photographs
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A copy of your Identity Card
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A copy of car log card/vehicle insurance certificate (for Car Park Label)
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Payment for entrance fee
 
For married applicants, the above, as well as the following:
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Two colour passport-sized photographs of your spouse
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Two colour passport-sized photographs of children aged 12- 21 (for Supplementary Cards)
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One colour passport-sized photographs of children under the age of 12
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A copy of your marriage certificate
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A copy of birth certificates of all children below the age of 21
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A copy of your spouse’s Identity Card



How do I pay for the entrance fee?
By cheque: please make the cheque payable to "Serangoon Gardens Country Club" or "SGCC"
By credit card: please note that credit card payments are subject to a 4% administrative fee


How long does it take to process my membership application?
All applications are subject to the approval of the Club’s General Committee. Once we receive all necessary documents along with application forms, we aim to process your application within 2-3 weeks.


Can I pay by instalments?
Yes. We are currently offering attractive interest-free instalment schemes. For more details, click here



Can I use the Club’s facilities immediately after I sign up?
No. Your application must first be approved by the General Committee. After your application has been approved and processed (this usually takes about 2-3 weeks upon receiving your application), we will notify you. You may then collect your membership card from the Main Reception and start using the Club’s facilities.


Can my whole family enjoy the Club’s facilities when I sign up as a member?
Yes. For members with family, the monthly subscription fee for an Ordinary/Term family membership ($70.00) or Non-Transferable Ordinary family membership ($90.00) covers their spouse and children under the age of 21. The family membership subscription does not cover children above the age of 21, nieces, nephews or any other relatives.


What happens when my child turns 21?
When your child turns 21, she/he will be your guest. If you wish, you may transfer your Ordinary membership to your child, or purchase an Ordinary or Term Membership for him or her.


What is a Supplementary Card?
A Supplementary Card allows members of your family to utilize the Club’s facilities without having you, the main Member, present. Supplementary Cards are available for your spouse and children between ages 12-21.

Click to download a Supplementary Card application.


What comes free with my Club membership?
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Main membership card
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Supplementary Card(s) for family members (spouse and children between ages 12-21)
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One Car Park Label (a second label is subject to a $50.00 refundable deposit)
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Bi-monthly ClubSpirit magazine


 
  Membership Privileges

What membership privileges do Members enjoy?
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Special golf privileges at local and overseas golf clubs
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Reciprocal Club arrangements with overseas clubs
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Special membership privileges with other partners




Do I have to pay to use the Club’s facilities?
Yes. To use most of the facilities, Members will have to pay a nominal fee. The swimming pool and gym are free of charge for members.

Click to see Facilities rates and charges


  Club Policies

I am not a Member. Can I still use the facilities?
All of our facilities are exclusively for our Members, so you would have to be a Member of SGCC in order to use our facilities.


Can I bring guests to the Club?
Yes. However, all Members must sign in their guests, and accompany their guests throughout their visit.

There are some restrictions to how often guests may visit the Club. Please see Section 5 in the Club’s Bye-Laws for more information.

Restrictions also apply to when guests can use the Club’s facilities. In addition, members will have to pay the respective guest charges for their guest’s usage of facilities.

Click to see Facilities opening/closing times and charges


Can I bring guests to the Club’s gym?
Yes. Each guest is subject to a fee of $10.70. Guests may use the gym from 10.00am to 5.00pm only.


Can my maid or helper bring my children into the Club without my membership card?
Yes. All you have to do is fill in a Child-Minder Application Form to authorize your maid or helper’s admission into the Club for specific days and times. Otherwise, you must sign in your maid or helper as your guest.

Click to download a Child-Minder Application Form


I have been posted overseas for work. What happens to my membership while I am away?
You may apply to be an Absentee Member during the time you are away (for a minimum of three months). Absentee Members only need to pay 25% of their monthly subscription fee upfront for a year. Absentee Memberships must be renewed on a yearly basis. When applying to be an Absentee Member, please provide documented proof of your posting (e.g. a work visa or letter from your employer).

Click to download an Absentee Membership application form


Can I use the Club’s facilities when I’m back in Singapore for holidays?
Yes. Absentee Members are allowed to use the Club’s facilities for two continuous weeks per year. However, Absentee Members will need to purchase cash coupons to pay for goods and services if they plan to use the Club during those two weeks.


What is the acceptable dress code in the Club?
There are different dress codes for various facilities in the Club. For the convenience of members, we have categorized the dress codes into 3 categories: Casual Attire, Smart Attire and Sports / Workout Attire. We would appreciate if members adhere strictly to the dress codes.

For detailed information, click here to download the new dress codes
  SGCC as an Investment

Do members have to pay for upgrading and renovation costs?
So far, members have not been approached to pay for such costs. Through prudent financial management over the years, the Club has accumulated sufficient surplus funds to pay for such expenses.


Transferring and Selling My Membership

Can I transfer my membership to my family members or relatives?
Yes, if you have an Ordinary membership. Non-Transferable Ordinary Memberships cannot be transferred to family members or transferred upon death.

The following transfers of Ordinary memberships are available at the respective administrative fees:

Transfer Type
Transfer/Admin Fee
Transfers from spouse to spouse
$100.00
Transfer from parent to child
$100.00
Transfer from grandparent to grandchild
$100.00
Transfer from sibling to sibling
Half of the prevailing transfer fee
*Subject to prevailing GST

 


What is the Club’s transfer fee if I decide to sell my Ordinary/Corporate membership in the open market?
The current transfer fees are as follows:

Ordinary Membership
$8,250.00*
Corporate Membership
$10,500.00*
Non-Transferable Ordinary Membership
Not applicable
*Subject to prevailing GST

 

How is the transfer fee determined?
The transfer fee is determined at the sole discretion of the General Committee of the Club.


Can I terminate my membership during the instalment period?
Yes. However, any monies paid to the Club, including the initial down payment and instalment amounts, will be forfeited. Non-Transferable Ordinary Members on an instalment scheme may only terminate their membership once they pay all outstanding balances of the entrance fee.


Can I sell my Ordinary membership during the instalment period?
Yes. However, you must first settle the remaining instalment amount that is due to the Club and pay the prevailing transfer fee.


Can I convert my Non-Transferable Ordinary Membership to an Ordinary Membership?
Yes. The NTOM can be converted anytime upon payment of a conversion fee of $14,000 (plus any prevailing taxes at time of conversion) to the Club. There is no time restriction on such conversions.


How can I convert my Non-Transferable Ordinary Membership to an Ordinary Membership?
A Non-Transferable Ordinary Member can apply to the Club to convert his/her membership to an Ordinary Membership by paying a conversion fee of $14,000 (plus any prevailing taxes at the time of conversion) to the Club. Non-Transferable Ordinary Members on an instalment scheme must settle any outstanding balance of the entrance fee before converting to an Ordinary Membership.


 
For further information, please contact Serangoon Gardens Country Club at 6286 8888 or e-mail membership@sgcc.com.sg
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